if rock ‘n roll was a rubber stamp, this is what it would look like…

I’ve been a long time fan of the work of Vincent Sardon/Tampographe Sardon in Paris. His sharp wit and politically charged rubber stamps are in a category all by themselves. (warning: there’s lots of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll involved in these rubber stamp designs so if you have delicate sensibilities, don’t say I didn’t warn you…)

sort of like falling into a trance…

If you’re into rubber stamps like I’m into rubber stamps, you’re probably always on the prowl for something different, that perfect one. It can be a pretty exciting day when you find a stamp designer unlike any other; often single rubber stamp can inspire a whole new project or approach. When I first heard of Vincent Sardon’s work, I knew I had to see more.

oh yes…oh yes indeed (via the Tampographe Sardon website)

You can be certain that a Sardon-designed stamp is unlike anything you’ve ever seen: sometimes shocking, darkly humorous, brash and bold.

it’s a delicious on the inside as it is on the outside…

Last year, a monograph of Sardon’s work was published by L’Association in France (see cover photo above), in conjunction with a showing of his work at the Gallery Nabokov in Paris. Chock full of incredible photos and visual puns, this was definitely one of my favorite book purchases of last year. (FYI: the book is written in french, so…)

via the Tampographe Sardon FB page…

I always love to see artists “in process”: brainstorming ideas, working in the studio, continuously experimenting. Take a look at the video below; you can get a peek inside Sardon’s studio (a.k.a “The Crypt”) as he goes from drawings on paper to finished rubber stamp — it’s quite a process!

So there you have it — one of my inspiration heroes! For all you RLD readers out there: who inspires you to create/make/send? Which five artists or designers would you sit down to dinner with, and why?

Don’t you just love it?!?! He does all of that rubber stamp making, from start to finish, in his studio — a very small, crowded space, from what I hear…
And any time you make it back up here, we can have a rubber stamp carving party together — I LOVE carving them!
–JH
PS: sent something to you today… 🙂

A very interesting post! I’ve learned something new from you…again :> A couple years ago I learned about the works of Nick Bantock. He has inspired me to really “think outside the box” when it comes to doing something quirky with mail art.

Yikes! First of all, I want to come over and learn how to carve rubber stamps too. You name the day! And I love his FB page and see all the fabulous stamps he carves. I tried to order the book on Amazon and it was $98.00. OhLaLa So I went to Amazon in France and with my VAST knowledge of French I tried to order it from France –the price looked fab so I did — but instead of ordering the book I said I was SELLING a copy to Amazon…Merde!
So I am bookless and in trouble(as usual). Anyway I do love his work and I love your work too and I want to learn to carve. I bought a set of stamp carving tools at Diaso for $1.50 so I’m ready. I’ll bring the donuts.

Whoops! Did you ever set the record straight? Another tactic might be to try Amazon Canada or the UK; even with shipping and such, the book prices can sometimes be less, if the exchange rate is decent.
As far as the rubber stamp carving lesson: we should get a group together! It’s something I’d love to teach at SFCB in the future, and may do so…carving your own rubber stamps is relaxing, meditative, and a whole bundle of fun. 🙂
–JH

classes & sightings

Holiday DIY with Jennie Hinchcliff BINDERYDecember 13, 2017 at 6:30 pm – 9:30 pmRegistrations: This class has a minimum enrollment of 3 students. All enrollment will be updated on this document and sent to you via email. Please send all questions to nina@sfcb.org.

Intro to Bookbinding -- PLUS! BINDERYDecember 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmRegistrations: This class has a minimum enrollment of 3 students. All enrollment will be updated on this document and sent to you via email. Please send all questions to nina@sfcb.org.

Introduction to Bookbinding with Jennie Hinchcliff BINDERYDecember 29, 2017 at 6:30 pm – 9:30 pmRegistrations: This class has a minimum enrollment of 3 students. All enrollment will be updated on this document and sent to you via email. Please send all questions to nina@sfcb.org.